Biosecurity measures are important to protect Australia's health at the border. Below are links to information about how Health minimises the risk of infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria or other micro-organisms entering and establishing in Australia, potentially harming the Australian population, our food security and economy.

• Biosecurity Information
• Biosecurity Act 2015
• Listed Human Diseases
• Fact Sheet: Protecting Australia’s Health Through Human Biosecurity

Protective Measures

• Human Biosecurity Measures at Australia's Border (including ship sanitation and pratique)
• Ill Travellers – Travel industry requirements and Reporting
• Aircraft Disinsection
• Exotic Mosquito Management at the Border